Head of Department – MedicineAlice Springs Hospital | Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Senior Staff Specialist | Fixed-Term Appointment up to 3 Years | Leadership & Clinical Role
Remuneration Package: $596,075 – $639,082 p.a.
The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced
Senior Staff Specialist Physician
with an interest in medical leadership to undertake the role of
Head of Department – Medicine
at
Alice Springs Hospital
.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a senior leadership position within one of Australia's most key regional and remote health services.
Working under the direction of the
Office of the Executive Director Medical Services (OEDMS)
, you will provide leadership to the Department of Medicine, with responsibility for service delivery, workforce planning and the development of a sustainable, engaged and high-performing medical workforce.
The position offers the opportunity to combine
strategic medical leadership with clinical practice
, with
0.5 FTE allocated to leadership and management responsibilities
and a flexible clinical component determined by service requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical and professional leadership to the Department of Medicine
Lead service delivery and clinical workforce planning
Support the recruitment, retention and development of medical staff
Build a positive, high-performing and engaged medical workforce
Promote staff wellbeing and a supportive workplace culture
Support high-quality, safe and culturally appropriate patient care
Contribute to service planning and development
Represent Central Australia and the Division of Medicine as delegated by the OEDMS
Work collaboratively with General Medicine and relevant medical subspecialties
Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development
This role would suit a senior physician who enjoys
leadership, service development and working within a complex regional healthcare environment
.
About Alice Springs Hospital
Alice Springs Hospital
is the major referral centre for Central Australia, providing healthcare across an enormous catchment of
more than one million square kilometres
.
The hospital provides care to a geographically dispersed population, including patients from numerous remote Aboriginal communities.
As a
183-bed teaching hospital
, Alice Springs Hospital is affiliated with




Flinders University and Charles Darwin University
and provides a broad range of clinical services.
The hospital has a particularly strong focus on:
General Medicine
Chronic disease management
Remote and regional healthcare
Acute medical care
Complex presentations
Multidisciplinary care
Culturally appropriate healthcare
The clinical environment provides exceptional variety, with patients presenting with
high-acuity illness, significant comorbidity and complex social and geographical factors
.
More than two-thirds of acute admissions are Aboriginal patients, making
cultural awareness, adaptability and effective communication
fundamental to successful clinical practice.
Clinical Leadership in a Unique Setting
This is not a conventional metropolitan leadership position.
The Head of Department will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality medical services across a vast and geographically dispersed region.
You will work with clinicians across hospital and remote healthcare settings and have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of healthcare delivery throughout Central Australia.
The role offers considerable scope to influence:
Medical workforce development | Service planning | Clinical governance | Staff wellbeing | Quality improvement | Regional healthcare delivery
Remuneration & Benefits
Total remuneration package: $596,075 – $639,082 p.a. The package comprises base salary and applicable allowances in accordance with the
Medical Officers NTPS Enterprise Agreement
.
Additional benefits include:
Relocation and repatriation assistance
Hospital salary packaging
6 weeks recreational leave
2 weeks professional development leave
Professional development opportunities
Leadership and service development opportunities
Flexible clinical component according to service requirements
About You
The successful applicant will be an experienced physician with:
Specialist registration or eligibility for specialist registration with




AHPRA
Appropriate specialist physician qualifications
Demonstrated senior clinical experience
Strong medical leadership capability
Experience in service development and/or clinical governance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to culturally appropriate and patient-centred care
Ability to work effectively within a regional and remote healthcare environment
An interest or experience in
General Medicine and medical workforce leadership
will be highly regarded.
International Medical Graduates with appropriate specialist qualifications and eligibility for Australian specialist registration are encouraged to enquire.
Live & Work in Alice Springs
Located in the heart of
Central Australia
, Alice Springs offers a lifestyle unlike any other Australian regional centre.
Surrounded by spectacular landscapes and some of Australia's most iconic natural attractions, the region provides outstanding opportunities for outdoor adventure and exploration.
Enjoy:
Uluru and Kata Tjuta within easy reach
West MacDonnell Ranges
National parks and spectacular desert landscapes
Hiking and mountain biking
Camping and four-wheel-driving
Aboriginal art and cultural experiences
A vibrant local arts community
Strong community connections
Unique Indigenous cultural experiences
Warm, welcoming regional lifestyle
Alice Springs provides an opportunity to make a
genuine and lasting contribution to healthcare in Central Australia
, while experiencing a lifestyle that is both culturally rich and naturally spectacular.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Head of Department – Medicine
Senior Staff Specialist position
Remuneration up to $639K
Fixed-term appointment up to 3 years
0.5 FTE dedicated leadership component
Flexible clinical component
Major referral hospital for Central Australia
183-bed teaching hospital
Flinders University & Charles Darwin University affiliations
Significant medical leadership opportunity
Workforce development and service planning responsibilities
Relocation and repatriation assistance
6 weeks recreational leave
2 weeks professional development leave
Salary packaging
Unique Central Australian lifestyle
All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.
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